Arts for LA just received word that the LAUSD school board will vote today on whether or not to put a parcel tax ballot measure on the June 2010 ballot.

The proposed measure will help raise millions of dollars for the district. Please take a moment to voice your support of LAUSD’s commitment to identifying additional funding to offset the severe budget crisis, and ensure that every LAUSD student has access to a complete education.

Take action now.  Scroll down to send a personalized letter to the LAUSD Board letting them know you want the arts included in the parcel tax summary language to read:

“To offset severe state budget cuts, improve student achievement in reading/mathematics/science/arts, maintain vocational education and job training programs…”

ABBREVIATED TEXT OF MEASURE

EMERGENCY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL AND TEACHER RETENTION

To offset severe state budget cuts, improve student achievement in reading/mathematics/science, maintain vocational education and job training programs, limit class size increases, reduce teacher layoffs, keep schools safe and bathrooms clean, shall the Los Angeles Unified School District levy a temporary $100 annual education parcel tax ending after four years, exempting low-income seniors, no money for central district administrators’ salaries, mandatory audits, with all funds going to neighborhood schools?